Kate Sanborn
ABSTRACT
The AirFlute is an interactive and less-expensive alternative to traditional music lessons. AirFlute uses the Leap Motion Controller within a web browser to track how a student moves their fingers in 3-dimensional physical space. Each movement of the student (e.g., moving or bending a finger) is visualized on the virtual flute display within a web browser and the corresponding note is played through the computer's speaker. By expressing a correct fingering, a student can simulate playing a note on the flute without a physical instrument. AirFlute has three main features: 1) a place for users to free play music, 2) a tutorial for users to learn note fingerings, and 3) a capability for users to practice exercises and receive feedback. This brief abstract summarizes the motivation and implementation of AirFlute as a research application in human-computer interaction. AirFlute has the potential to broaden participation in music performance for students who may not be able to afford a physical instrument.
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Index Terms
- AirFlute: a virtual flute and tutoring system
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